GeForce GTX 980

The GTX 980 was officially released on September 18, 2014. This release marked the introduction of the second generation Maxwell architecture, which brought significant improvements in power efficiency compared to the previous generation Kepler architecture. The GTX 980 was the first of the new series of graphics cards to be released by NVIDIA, followed by the GTX 970.

GTX 980 Release Date

The GTX 980 was a high-end graphics card released by Nvidia in 2014, along with the GTX 970. It featured 4GB of GDDR5 VRAM, which was a significant improvement over its predecessor, the GTX 780. The GTX 980 also had a lower power consumption of 165 watts, making it a more energy-efficient option compared to other high-end graphics cards at the time. With its impressive VRAM and power efficiency, the GTX 980 was a popular choice for gamers who required high-quality graphics and smooth performance. Here are the key specifications for the GTX 980: <ul> <li>GPU Clock: 1126 MHz</li> <li>Memory Clock: 1750 MHz</li> <li>Memory Size: 4GB</li> <li>Memory Type: GDDR5</li> <li>Memory Bus Width: 256-bit</li> <li>Max Resolution: 4096 x 2160</li> <li>Power Consumption: 165 watts</li> <li>DirectX: 12.0</li> <li>OpenGL: 4.5</li> <li>TDP: 165 watts</li> <li>Outputs: 1x DVI, 1x HDMI, 3x DisplayPort</li> </ul>

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GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

The RTX 3060 Ti is a graphics card that was released on December 2, 2020. It is part of the GeForce RTX series, which is designed for gamers and content creators. The card was launched as a mid-range option that offers good performance at a reasonable price. It features the Ampere architecture, which is a significant improvement over the previous generation. The card also has GDDR6 memory, which provides high-speed data transfer and better gaming experience. Since its release, the RTX 3060 Ti has become a popular choice for gamers who want to build a mid-range gaming PC. It offers a good balance between price and performance, and it can run most modern games at high settings.

RTX 3060 Ti Release Date

The RTX 3060 Ti is built on the Ampere architecture and features 4864 CUDA cores, a base clock speed of 1410 MHz, and a boost clock speed of 1665 MHz. The card has 8GB of GDDR6 VRAM, which provides high-speed data transfer and better gaming experience. In terms of power consumption, the RTX 3060 Ti has a TDP of 200W. This makes it an ideal choice for gamers who are looking for a powerful graphics card that does not require too much power. <ul> <li>CUDA Cores: 4864</li> <li>Base Clock Speed: 1410 MHz</li> <li>Boost Clock Speed: 1665 MHz</li> <li>VRAM: 8GB GDDR6</li> <li>Memory Speed: 14 Gbps</li> <li>Memory Interface Width: 256-bit</li> <li>Memory Bandwidth: 448 GB/s</li> <li>TDP: 200W</li> <li>Max Concurrent Displays: 4</li> <li>DirectX: 12 Ultimate</li> </ul>

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